~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to Single & Track reviews. Singles and tracks of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – We don’t discriminate. Track reviews are also available on the home page.

More often than not, the single reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of 1-2 paragraphs of analysis, and a concluding paragraph that ‘puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

Track reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running north of 300 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


iann dior, don’t wanna believe | Track Review 🎵

Although far too short, rising pop star iann dior gives us lots to heart about his single, “don’t wanna believe.”

Bebe Rexha, Sabotage | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop star Bebe Rexha shines on her reflective, minor-key ballad, “Sabotage,” produced by the great Greg Kurstin.

Queen Naija & Ari Lennox, Set Him Up | Track Review 🎵

Queen Naija & Ari Lennox shine on duet “Set Him Up,” where both women discover they’re sleeping with the same man (scandalous).

Years & Years, Starstruck | Track Review 🎵

Despite transforming into a solo act, Years & Years (Olly Alexander) continues to bring the heat on second single of 2021, “Starstruck.”

Surfaces, Wave of You | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop duo Surfaces shines once more on their enjoyable, love-centric, and well-rounded single, “Wave of You.”

Prince, Welcome 2 America | Track Review 🎵

More posthumous music arrives from iconic musician Prince via the intriguing, socially conscious single, “Welcome 2 America.”

Julia Thomsen, Paradise | Track Review 🎵

George James: Julia Thomsen soothes the soul with, 'Paradise'. It is a delivery that captivates and leads to a corner where only calmness exists.

Olivia O’Brien, Sociopath | Track Review 🎵

Olivia O’Brien proves “Sociopath” is more than an eye-catching title – it’s also a truly ear catching, intriguing single.

twenty one pilots, Shy Away | Track Review 🎵

Twenty one pilots return with a hot new single, “Shy Away,” which serves as the promo for their sixth album, Scaled and Icy.

Nobody, Daydreamer | Track Review 🎵

George James: Nobody is proving to be quite the somebody with her new release, 'Daydreamer'. Read the full review here on The Musical Hype.